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Research That Connects Us

Available CBR Opportunities Below!

CBR PROJECTS

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​Supporting, Social, Cultural, Environmental and Economic Development
​in Haliburton County

Established in 1999, the U-Links Centre for Community-Based Research works with community partners, faculty and
students to deliver research and community service learning services to Haliburton County. Our innovative Community-
Based Education (CBE) program partners local organizations with faculty and students from Trent University and
Fleming College to explore important research questions and increase the capacity of organizations via community
service learning initiatives. The result is lasting relationships and tangible benefits to the social, cultural, environmental
and/or economic life of Haliburton County.
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​What is our mission?
  • To provide assistance to community organizations, businesses and municipalities in finding practical
            information that will support development in Haliburton County.
  • To provide students with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills by working on community-based research projects and community service learning projects.
  • To provide the community with opportunities to inform universities and colleges about community issues and​ development.
What can we do for you?
The Community-Based Education Program offers local organizations an opportunity to tap into the resources
of post-secondary institutions by linking community needs with capable and civic-minded students. These projects
are completed for course credit under faculty supervision, with support from U-Links and guidance from the host
organization. There are two project streams: Community-Based Research and Community Service Learning.

Community-Based Research is the collection, organization, and analysis of information to answer a question that is of
interest to members of the community. These projects typically involve 1-4 students over a period of 4-8 months. The
research project could be of a scientific, historic, cultural, social, economic, or environmental nature. A partnership
with U-Links would include Research Support. U-Links can help define the scope of a research project, provide advice
and resources about what methods to choose (i.e. surveys, focus groups, interviews, etc.), assist in getting results
back out in the community, or simply help you brainstorm ideas!

Community Service Learning is a form of experiential education that aims to achieve immediate outcomes for the
community, while facilitating student learning. Projects are practical in nature and increase an organization’s capacity
to achieve a targeted goal (e.g. completing an event, survey, or activity). This is a great option for organizations looking
for a shorter engagement (10-25 hours) and a larger number of students.


All completed reports are archived and searchable in the Haliburton County Library Website, https://olco.ent.sirsidynix.net/client/en_US/haliburton/ as well as the U-Links Research Database https://database.ulinks.ca/.

For longer term projects, U-Links can also assist organizations with Project Management – such as grant writing,
facilitating meetings with partners, overseeing research, and writing reports.

U-Links is a project of the Haliburton County Community Co-operative, and is supported by 
Trent University, Fleming College, the Township of Minden Hills and other community partners.
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Phone (705) 286-2411  
​ ADDRESS 93 BOBCAYGEON RD, P.O. BOX 655, MINDEN, ONTARIO K0M 2K0

             Dr. Andrew Gordon - Director - director@ulinks.ca
Daniela Pagliaro - Administrative and Logistics Coordinator - admin@ulinks.ca
Sadie Fischer - Environmental Program Coordinator - environmental@ulinks.ca 

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​Land Acknowledgement

 U-Links Centre for Community Based Research operates within the Williams Treaty First Nations Michi Saagiig territory as well as the unceded territories of the Algonquin Nation.
We respectfully acknowledge that the Williams Treaty First Nations and Algonquin Nation are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity, and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health for generations to come..

  • Home
  • About
    • Our Team
    • Work With Us
    • Hosts & Collaborators
    • Strategic Plan
    • Testimonials
    • Contact
  • Projects & Programs
    • Available Projects
    • Project Highlights
    • Woodlands & Waterways Ecowatch >
      • About
      • Projects
      • Resources
      • Training
      • Contact
    • Benthic Project Page
    • Celebration of Research
  • Research Database
  • Donate